These are the minimum recommended system requirements for WinGate VPN to run. This does not take into account running multiple programs simultaneously. To run several programs on the computer at the same time, that computer should exceed these recommendations.

• 486 processor or higher (Pentium is recommended)

• Minimum that is required for running OS

• Operating Systems:
  • Windows 95 (with Winsock 2)
  • Windows 98/ME
  • Windows NT (Service Pack 4 or higher)
  • Windows 2000 Pro/Server/Advanced Server
  • Windows XP Home/Professional

• If you are utilizing an Ethernet Internet connection (e.g. cable modem, ADSL, DSL, etc.), the WinGate Server Computer (Internet sharing PC) requires two (2) network adapters. One network adapter will connect to the internal network (typically a hub or switch) and the other network adapter will connect to the Internet connection (cable modem, etc.) for external Internet access (to use an Internet account).

• A central connection point for the network (e.g. a hub, switch, or router) is necessary to connect all the networked computers together.

• Internet Access Account:
  Functional Internet account (any Internet connection method: such as cable modem, dial-up modem, satellite, etc.)

• Functional TCP/IP network
• Functional Internet access account for one computer (WinGate VPN server)